February 16, 2024 3:35 a.m. 

The Bureau of Land Management has funding for projects that maintain and improve public lands across western Oregon.

A BLM release said agency leaders are encouraging individuals, organizations, and local governments to submit funding applications for consideration.

Roseburg District Manager Heather Whitman said, “Title II funds are used to make investments in public lands and create employment opportunities”. Whitman said, “These projects improve cooperative relationships among the people that use and care for public lands”.

The release said the funds are available through Title II of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act. Proposed projects must improve existing infrastructure, enhance forest ecosystems, or restore and improve land health and water quality. Projects must benefit Oregon and California Grant lands and resources. O&C lands are spread across 18 western Oregon counties.

Whitman said those who are interested should contact a BLM district representative before submitting the official application. For the Umpqua Valley, contact Ryan Kay at the Roseburg District Office:  rmkay@blm.gov or call 464-3230.

The application forms, criteria, and instructions are available at: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/352017